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Update available for ASUS routers that allow files to be accessible from the internet: SSO Alert Pri

25 February 2014

A vulnerability on some ASUS routers discovered in 2013, that allows anyone to access files on your network, has recently been fixed in an update. ...

Update: Critial Apple iOS and OS X security vulnerability patched: SSO Alert Priority High

26 February 2014

Update: This information updates an Alert previously issued on 24 February 2014, "Critical Apple iOS security vulnerability patched, OS X systems to be patched soon." ...

Australia Post warns of more “courier unable to deliver” scam emails: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

1 March 2014

Australia Post has issued a warning advising its customers of the return of an old phishing campaign that mimics Australia Post emails. ...

Watch out for fake "Eviction Notice" emails carrying malware: SSO Alert Priority High

7 March 2014

Subscribers should be aware of an "Eviction Notice" email spam campaign, pretending to be from authorities such as property managers, law firms or insurance companies. The emails carry malware as...

ASIC warns Australians about overseas loan scams: SSO Alert Priority High

13 March 2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned potential borrowers about a lending scam which has used fake websites and online advertisements offering fake loans to target...

AFP warns of hitman emails: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

12 March 2014

The Australian Federal Police has warned of email spam in which recipients are threatened with being targeted by a paid hitman. ...

Free wi-fi hotspots are a data risk: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

14 March 2014

Subscribers should be cautious about using free wireless hotspots. In particular, you should avoid sending sensitive or personal information over these untrusted networks. ...

Malware claims to show naked videos of Facebook friends: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

18 March 2014

Facebook users are being tricked into clicking a link claiming to show your friends’ ‘naked videos’ but clicking the link installs Trojan malware to your system. ...

Spam warning - videos of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 used to spread malware: SSO Alert Priority M

15 March 2014

The recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is being used by scammers to spread malware through social media and emails....

Microsoft releases emergency advisory for vulnerability in Word: SSO Alert Priority High

26 March 2014

Microsoft has issued an out of schedule security advisory warning about a critical vulnerability affecting Word 2003, 2007, 2013, Word Viewer and Office for Mac 2011....

Hesperbot malware targets Australian banking customers with mobile app: SSO Alert Priority High

27 March 2014

Subscribers should be aware that Hesperbot, a type of malware (Trojan) is being used to steal banking details of Australians following similar campaigns in 2013 that targeted banking and...

Fake recruitment ads used to target job seekers for identity theft and possible money laundering: SSO Alert Priority Hig

28 March 2014

Scammers are targeting job seekers for identity theft and possibly also as ‘money mules’ (a form of money laundering) by posting employment ads online pretending to be from legitimate Australian...

Cold call phone scam targets Telstra customers: SSO Alert Priority High

2 April 2014

Scammers using a well-known type of phone scam (also commonly described as cold calling or tech support scams) are currently targeting Telstra customers....

Tinder users beware of fake profiles: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

9 April 2014

Popular dating app Tinder has recently been subject to a number of fake profiles and stolen photographs which have been linked to potential scam activity. If you use Tinder, you need to be wary...

April security updates from Adobe and Microsoft now available: SSO Alert Priority High

9 April 2014

Microsoft and Adobe have issued their regular monthly Patch Tuesday security updates addressing a range of important and critical vulnerabilities....

Popular Android anti-virus app is found to be fake: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

10 April 2014

Virus Shield, a top selling anti-virus app for Android devices has been removed from the Google Play store after it was found to be useless. ...

Phishing scams asking for a password reset due to the recent “heartbleed” vulnerability: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

14 April 2014

The recent heartbleed vulnerability has attracted a large amount of mass media coverage....

ACCC advice about websites data breach: SSO Alert Priority High

15 April 2014

The ACCC has released a statement advising subscribers about a breach of data collected from websites including SCAMwatch, Recalls Australia, Product Safety Australia and the ACCC Public...

Heartbleed update: Some Apps and Android v4.1.1 affected: SSO Alert Priority Moderate

17 April 2014

An older version of the Android operating system (v 4.1.1) which runs on a variety of mobile handsets and devices is vulnerable to the Heartbleed bug. Some Android apps are also vulnerable....

Apple releases security updates for iOS and OSX: SSO Alert Priority High

23 April 2014

Apple has released important security updates for iOS and OSX operating systems....